Friday LIVE
411 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago -The latest news about arts and humanities happenings around Nebraska, as well as talk and performances from those involved.
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Indigo Girls, Yorkshire, Ross Film and more!
May 20, 2022 16:32 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBOn May 20 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: the Indigo Girls' concert in Omaha; the next production at the Yorkshire Playhouse; The Foundation Garden Performance Series; the next Nebraska Brass concert; another Sundays at the Museum at the Neihardt Museum; Bill Stephan tells us about the Lied Center's new season; and the May Nebraska Chamber Players concert. Also, poetry this week from R.P. Smith, a Ross film review by Kwakiutl Dreher and a look...
Extra: Aramara Quintos-Tapia and Emily Saliers
May 19, 2022 18:56 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, Aramara Quintos-Tapia tells us about Histrionic's new release and concert and the full interview with Emily Saliers from the Indigo Girls.
Kearney Concert, Francie & Finch, Greenblatt & Seay, and more!
May 13, 2022 16:21 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBOn May 13 join Shannon Claire, Dave Hughes and guests for lively conversations about: the next Kearney Concert Association performance; Andrew Farkas, and Ed Zimmer and Jim Mckee tell us about their new books and events; Greenblatt and Seay events; events at Self Expressions Gallery in Nebraska City; art and music at The Most Unlikely Place; and the Salt Creek Song Festival has a concert and a weeklong event; Also, poetry this week from R.P. Smith and a look at events by Omaha Performing Arts.
Extra: Brownville Concert Series
May 12, 2022 21:06 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about a performance by Jeff Harnar in Brownville.
Rachel Barton Pine, LSO, LCP, and art in GI and Lincoln
May 06, 2022 16:44 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBOn May 6 join Shannon Claire. Genevieve Randall and guests for lively conversations about: Rachel Barton Pine's performance in Lincoln; Renee Fleming's performance with Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra; Lincoln Community Playhouse's production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat;" WNCC Instrumental Music's "Jump, Jive & Swing" in Scottsbluff; Studio K's First Friday in Grand island;" and two new exhibitions at WallSpace-LNK Fine Arts Gallery & Salon in Lincoln. Also, poetry this week...
Extra: Museum of American Speed and Kiechel Fine Arts
May 05, 2022 20:20 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about what's new at the Museum of American Speed and what artists will have on display at Kiechel Fine Arts for First Friday and later this month.
VMM Summit, Tyler Jacobs, Hastings Theatre and more!
April 29, 2022 16:45 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBOn April 29 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: "Come From Away” at the Lied Center; 2022 Vision Maker Media Producer Summit; Hastings Community Theater's presentation of "Clue!;" 9th Annual Planting of Sacred Ponca Corn; Lincoln Choral Artist's final concert of the season; David von Kampen's new recording; and The Platte River Art Show. Also, more poetry this week from Tyler Michael Jacobs and a look at the next concert by the Omaha Symphony.
Extra: Productions in Beatrice and a concert at UNL
April 28, 2022 22:34 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, previews of productiona in Beatrice and a concert at UNL.
Wayne State, Coro di Flauti, Brownville, Suzanne Ohlmann, & LSO
April 22, 2022 16:56 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBOn April 22 join Shannon Claire, Genevieve Randall and guests for lively conversations about: Wayne State College's "Spotlight on Indigenous Classical Composers Concert;" "Puddin’ and the Grumble” in Norfolk; 2022 Spring Food Truck Battle and Art event in Waverly; Coro di Flauti concert dedicated to the memory of Karen Murphy; the next Brownville Concerts Series event; Suzanne Ohlmann new book “Shadow Migration;" and concerts by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra on April 22 and April 24. Also, mor...
Extra: Hastings Symphony and UNL Dance
April 21, 2022 19:45 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, looks at a concert by Hastings Symphony and dance performances at UNL.
Tim Youd, Our Town, Tyler Michael Jacobs, Joyce Yang, and more!
April 15, 2022 16:57 - 1 hour - 60 MBOn April 15 join Shannon Claire, Genevieve Randall and guests for lively conversations about: a performance artist typing Cather works in Red Cloud; The Nebraska Rep's production of "Our Town;" pianist Joyce Yang's concert in Lincoln; Moors and McCumber at The Olde Glory Theatre in Seward; Noyes Art Gallery's Third Friday; and the film about "The Bell Affair." Also, poetry this week from Tyler Michael Jacobs and Omaha’s Brigit Saint Brigit’s Theatre is putting "God on Trial."
Extra: Juried Art Show at Wayne State College
April 14, 2022 19:00 - 4 minutes - 6.5 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a look at the Juried Art Show opening April 20 in the Nordstrand Visual Arts Gallery at Wayne State College
String Beans, Church Basement Ladies, Ukrainian Eggs and more!
April 08, 2022 16:38 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBOn April 8 join Genevieve Randall, Dave Hughes and guests for lively conversations about: the new recording by The String Beans and an event at the Lied Center; The Church Basement Ladies in Kearney and Lincol; decorating Ukrainian Easter Eggs in Malcolm; Concordia University's two one-act tragedies in Seward; and the next Gage County Film event. Also, more poetry from Ryan Boyland.
Extra: Constellation 11, Nebraska Chamber Players, and The Ross
April 08, 2022 00:14 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a preview of Constellation 11, a look at the next concert by the Nebraska Chamber Players and a conversation with a visiting filmmaker.
Walter Echo-Hawk, Ryan Boyland, Flora of Nebraska and more!
April 01, 2022 16:41 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBOn April 1 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: Walter Echo-Hawk's talk at the E.N. Thompson Forum; Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center's “The Flora of the Nebraska Tallgrass Prairie: Past & Present;" Kat Wiese's opening event for her exhibition; collectif9's performances in Scottsbluff and Holdrege; and Meadowlark Music Festival's 20th anniversary Gala. Also, poetry from Ryan Boyland and a look at the next Vesper Concerts event in Omaha.
Extra: Capital Jazz Society and George Walker Festival
March 31, 2022 19:59 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, the Capital Jazz Society returns to Lincoln and the Glenn Korff School of Music hosts the George Walker Festival.
Talbott Brothers, First Friday Jazz, Ellie Krug and more!
March 25, 2022 17:07 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBOn March 25 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: the Talbott Brothers concerts in Ogallala and Lincoln; First Friday Jazz in Lincoln with The Lightning Bugs; "Trans 101" in Norfolk with speaker Ellie Krug; Neihardt Museum's "Sundays at the Museum" with writer Sheryl Schmeckpeper; Calibraska art classes; and the Nebraska Rep's next production. Also, a preview of a concert by the Nebraska Wesleyan Choir, poetry from Ryan Boyland and a look at ArteLat...
Extra: Yorkshire Playhouse and Wayne State College
March 24, 2022 20:51 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about one act plays in York and music and theatre events at Wayne State College.
Live from Lied, Ukuleles, Daniel Christian, LSO and more!
March 18, 2022 17:47 - 50 minutes - 46 MBOn Friday, March 18 from the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln. You’ll hear the George Hinchliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, local singer-songwriter Daniel Christian, poetry from Saddiq Dzukogi, and interviews with Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra Maestro Ed Polochick and Beatrice Community Players' director John Marinovich! Note: due to rights issues the ukulele performances have been editing out of this podcast.
Extra: Francie and Finch, SWNCTA, and Hastings College
March 17, 2022 19:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear Ladette Randolph and B.J. Hollars talk about their new books, learn about a new production in McCook, and find out about Music Masters Week in Hastings.
Carnegie Arts Center, Kearney Concert, TADA Patsy Cline & more!e
March 11, 2022 17:32 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBOn March 11 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: Jean Jensen's exhibition at the Carnegie Arts Center; The Kassia Ensemble with Mary Bowden in Kearney; Tada Theatre's production of “Always Patsy;" events at the National Willa Cather Center; "100 Years of Community" exhibition in Scottsbluff; and the next Nebraska Chamber Players concert. Also, listen to some poetry by Becky Faber and hear about the Black Art Exhibition in Omaha.
Extra: Angels Theatre Company and Wayne State College
March 10, 2022 20:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about a new production by the Angels Theatre Company and a concert at Wayne State College.
The Ross, Beatrice Regional Orchestra, Riverdance and more!
March 04, 2022 17:41 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBOn March 4 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: Two visiting filmmakers at The Ross; Beatrice Regional Orchestra's concert and Nebraska Choral Directors' church choir festival; "Riverdance" at Lied Center; First Friday for Mission Arts' five studio artists; First Friday Drum Circle at Ten Thousand Villages; and the Kearney Symphony Orchestra concert. Also, listen to some poetry by Becky Faber and hear about Cathedral Arts Project events in Omaha.
Extra: New Lincoln flag designer and UNL Opera
March 03, 2022 21:15 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear from Ed Mejia, the designer of the new Lincoln flag and learn about the next UNL Opera.
Little Red Hen, Tom Ineck, Becky Faber and more
February 25, 2022 17:37 - 1 hour - 58 MBOn Feb. 25, join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: The Little Red Hen Theatre's season; Tom Ineck's time as "Jazz Currents" host; Abendmusik Youth Masterworks Festival concert; Hastings College's recognition of young writers from Nebraska; the next Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music concert; and Hans Sturm's new book. Also, listen to some poetry by Becky Faber and hear about another art exhibition in Omaha.
Extra: Stephanie Dinkins, NE Trumpet Ensemble and NE Brass
February 24, 2022 23:25 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear from transmedia artist Stephanie Dinkins, and learn what's on upcoming Nebraska Trumpet Ensemble and Nebraska Brass concerts.
Sioux City Brass, NE Rep,Wendy Hind, LSO and more!
February 18, 2022 18:59 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBOn the Feb. 18 program join Shannon Claire, Genevieve Randall and guests for lively conversations about: The Sioux City Symphony Brass Quintet performance at Wayne State; the next production by the Nebraska Rep; the next concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra; Rowe Sanctuary Great Backyard Bird Count 2022; Sheldon Museum of Art Spring Exhibitions; and a lecture series in Lincoln. Also, listen to some poetry by Wendy Hind and hear about an art exhibition in Omaha.
Extra: Ron Hull
February 17, 2022 19:55 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, Ron Hull tells us about his talk on March 7 at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Lincoln.
Hastings sculptural paintings, Beatrice & York mysteries & more!
February 11, 2022 17:35 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBOn the Feb. 11 program, join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: an art exhibition in Hastings; new production in Beatrice; art exhibitions in Scottsbluff; events in Kearney; a new production in York; and the Nebraska Chamber Players season. Also, listen to some poetry by Wendy Hind and hear about "Fiddler on the Roof" in Omaha.
Robert Woody's new book
February 10, 2022 23:06 - 3 minutes - 2.82 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about a new book by Robert Woody.
Extra: Robert Woody's new book
February 10, 2022 23:06 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about a new book by Robert Woody.
God's Favorite, TADA, Anna Deavere Smith and more...
February 04, 2022 17:29 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBOn the Feb. 4 program, join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: a new production at the Grand Island Little Theater; TADA Theatre’s first show of 2022; E. N. Thompson Forum with Anna Deavere Smith and moderated by Sändra Washington; The BFF Gallery in Omaha; Wayne State College Choirs and Doane Choir Concert; the world premiere of “The Real Gemma Jordan;" and the next concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra. Also, listen to some poetry by Wendy Hind.
Extra: Tugboat Gallery and Constellation Studios
February 03, 2022 21:35 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about new exhibitions at Tugboat Gallery and Constellation Studios in Lincoln.
OmniArts, Lied Center, World Kearney and more…
January 28, 2022 17:24 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBOn the Jan. 28 program, join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: the next production by OmniArts Nebraska; "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" at the Lied Center; a new film showing at The World Theatre in Kearney; Hector Anchondo's music and events; and the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra season. Also, some poetry by Heidi Pattee, an essay by Jill Flagel from Project Bloom and the Cathedral Arts Flower Festival in Omaha.
Extra: A play in Seward and Fontenelle Forest
January 27, 2022 23:12 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about a play in Seward and February events at Fontenelle Forest in Bellevue.
OLLI, Heidi Pattee, Omaha and more...
January 21, 2022 17:57 - 52 minutes - 48 MBOn the Jan. 21 program join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: the Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music concert; classes at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute; Rhymes and Reason: Hip Hop Panel Discussion; Bob Ross Paint Night in Grand Island; and Duo Baldo in Kearney. Also, some poetry by Heidi Pattee, an essay by Jill Flagel from Project Bloom and a preview of the 90th anniversary exhibition at the Joslyn.
Extra: Nebraska Brass and Noyes Art Gallery
January 20, 2022 20:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about the next Nebraska Brass concert and arts events at Noyes Art Gallery.
Joy Castro, Photo contest, 1206 in Crete and more…
January 14, 2022 18:30 - 57 minutes - 53 MBOn the Jan. 14 program join Bill Anderson, Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: a new photo contest in Nebraska; The Wildwoods at The 1206 in Crete; Joy Castro at Indigo Bridge; and Zoolarious at The Zoo Bar. Also, some poetry by Heidi Pattee, an essay by Michael Warner from Project Bloom and a preview of the next concert by the Omaha Symphony.
Extra: Bess Streeter Aldrich house events and Winter Dance Party
January 14, 2022 01:52 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBThis week, we hear about Bess Streeter Aldrich house events and the Winter Dance Party in Scottsbluff.
Stephane Deneve, Carr Family, Hastings, Kaneko and more…
January 07, 2022 17:28 - 53 minutes - 49 MBOn the Jan. 7 program, join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra concert at the Lied Center; The Carr Family Cowboy Band's new CD; Nathan Mertens from Hastings College being chosen for a Global Leaders Program; a three film retrospective with Dr. Michael White presented by Wayne State College; and, January events at the Norfolk Arts Center. Also, some more poetry by Kevin Shinn and a look at a new exhibit at Kaneko in Om...
Extra: West Nebraska Arts Center and the Vesper Concerts series
January 06, 2022 21:24 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear what's happening at the West Nebraska Arts Center and the Vesper Concerts series.
Extra: "What If..."
December 30, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBOn the Dec. 31st podcast hear what's coming up on a new season of "What If...."
Extra: Bemis Center and Bone Creek Museum
December 23, 2021 20:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear what's happening at the Bemis Center in Omaha and the Bone Creek Museum in David City.
Christmas and Solstice Special
December 17, 2021 17:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBOn the Dec. 17 program join Genevieve Randall and guests for holiday music, poetry, storytelling and conversations on our annual "Christmas and Solstice Special."
Extra: "Messiah" and "The Nutcracker"
December 16, 2021 20:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBThis week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about performances of "Messiah" in Henderson and "The Nutcracker" in Lincoln.
Brownville, Andrea von Kampen, Nebraska Rep, Elf and more!
December 10, 2021 17:48 - 1 hour - 59 MBOn the Dec. 10, join Shannon Claire for lively conversations about: Brownville Concert Series Christmas shows; Andrea von Kampen’s holiday concert; Nebraska Rep's Gala Event; Beatrice Community Players's “Elf The Musical;" Lincoln Community Playhouse's “Elf Jr.” Penguin Project; Minden Opera House "Community Unfolding in Minden" by Linda Stephen; Steady Wells's EP release party; and Abendmusik at First Plymouth's year end concerts. Also, more poetry from Fernando Montejano.
Extra: National Willa Cather Center events and "Amahl"
December 09, 2021 23:39 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBOn this week's Extra, a look at events at the National Willa Cather Center and a holiday concert at UNL, "Amahl and the Night Visitors."
Selah, Santaland Diaries, Yorkshire Playhouse, LSO and more!
December 03, 2021 17:46 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBOn the Dec. 3 program join Bill Anderson, Shannon Claire and Genevieve Randall for lively conversations about: Selah's holiday concerts in Kearney and Scottsbluff (postponed); "The Santaland Diaries" at The Tada Theatre; Yorkshire Playhouse's production of "Christmas Belles;" “Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Christmas with Nebraska Wesleyan;" “Miracle on 34th Street” at Olde Glory Theatre in Seward; “Bedtime Stories (As Told By Our Dad) (Who Messed Them Up)” at Hastings College; and the annual "D...
Lincoln Choral Artists and Tugboat Gallery
December 02, 2021 19:02 - 10 minutes - 9.82 MBOn this week's Extra, previews of holiday concert by Lincoln Choral Artists and a First Friday event at Tugboat Gallery.
Extra: Wayne State College concerts
November 25, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBThere's no program this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday, but we'll return next week. However, on this week’s Extra, we hear about mariachi, jazz ensemble and string ensemble concerts at Wayne State College.